10 Archetypes from Twilight

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10 Archetypes from TwilightBy: Lisa McFall Honors English 2XSymbolic ArchetypesSupernatural InterventionSupernatural InterventionThe FallDeath and RebirthBattle between good and evilSituational ArchetypesThe Fall"The Fall" archetype describes when the situation turns in a bad wayAn example of this archetype in "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer is when the bad vampires find out that Bella is a human and then proceed to start a chase to find her, suck her blood and then kill herDeath and RebirthThis archetype symbolizes the death of something often someone and them the coming back to life of itThe main example of this archetype in "Twilight" is when Bella is dying from the venom from James and Edward has to save Bella without killing herBella's life flashes before Edward's eyes when she nearly dies but Edward finds the will to keep her alive and she is essentially rebornBattle Between Good & EvilThe battle of good vs. evil is a often common reoccurring theme and archetypeThis archetype is displayed in the book by the battle and chase between essentially the "good" vampires and the "bad" vampiresThe good vampires are trying to keep Bella safe and the bad vampires are trying to kill her for her blood This battle distinctly shows the struggles of each sideIn this archetype the gods or some godly power comes and intervenes on the situation In the story the supernatural intervention that occurs is when Bella has been attacked by James and Edward is trying to help her but is making it worse and he finds the will inside him to stop killing herSingular Character ArchetypesMentorFriendly BeastOutcast/Damsel in DistressMentorThe mentor archetypal character is a teacher, counselor or leader figureIn the story Carlisle is the mentor figureHe leads the family and teaches them all what they know, he is who everyone goes to for leadership in bad situations and is the father or paternal figureFriendly BeastThis archetype shows that a beast who on the side of the hero can be helpful and almost always turns out wellThe character who is an example of this archetype would be LaurentLaurent is originally a bad vampire who is working with James and Victoria but decides to help out Bella and warns Carlisle about James and Victoria and their plans to hurt BellaOutcastThe outcast is someone in the story who originally does not fit inBella is this archetype because she is originally the new girl at school with no friends and not many people know about also known as an outcastGroup Character ArchetypesHunting Group of CompanionsStar Crossed LoversHunting Group of CompanionsA hunting group of companions is like a family or close knit group who faces hard obstacles and challenges together and is willing to die for each otherThe Cullen family portrays this archetype in the story because they are all one group or family unit that has to face tough decisions together and are willing to/would die for each otherStar Crossed LoversStar crossed lovers are people who were not meant to be together for multiple reasons but their love is too strong Edward and Bella are somewhat an example of this archetype because they are two different beings and should not be together but they love each otherDamsel in DistressThe damsel in distress is a character, usually a woman, who needs saving or helpBella portrays this archetype of a damsel in distress in the story because she needs the Cullen's help to be safe from James and Victoria